HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 50-26 - 9/8/2026 - IDOT LOCAL ASSISTANCE BIESTERFIELDRESOLUTION NO. 50-26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING LOCAL ASSURANCE FOR THE BIESTERFIELD
ROAD RESURFACING, MOBILITY AND STREETSCAPE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook
County, Illinois desire to improve and enhance transportation corridors within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) administers the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) through funds from the Federal Fixing America's
Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to assist local communities with pedestrian/bicycle
facilities, streetscapes, conversion of Abandoned Railroad Corridors to Trails, historic
preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities, vegetation management in
transportation Rights -of -Way, archeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of
a transportation project, storm water management, control and water pollution prevention or
abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, reduce vehicle -caused
wildlife mortality or restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats, and
construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; and
WHEREAS, the ITEP is a reimbursement program, not a grant program, and will
reimburse up to 80% of the eligible design, construction, and construction engineering costs,
50% of right-of-way and street lighting costs; and
WHEREAS, a sunset clause will be enforced and sets requirements for the time a
sponsor has to begin and complete a project. For preliminary engineering projects only, all work
must be completed in four (4) years from the award notification letter. For engineering and
construction projects, all ITEP funds must be obligated in four (4) years from the award
notification letter. The full project must be completed within ten (10) years from the award
notification letter. Failure to meet schedule may result in forfeiture of ITEP funds; and
WHEREAS, one (1) application for ITEP funding is to be submitted online by October
5, 2026; and
WHEREAS the "Project", along Biesterfield Road between Martha Street and Arlington
Heights Road will consist of pavement resurfacing, sidewalk widening, ADA curb ramp
improvements, decorative crosswalks, installation of an 8-foot wide shared -use path, street
lighting, and streetscaping. Village staff have identified this project as an opportunity to
contribute towards the Village's vision of improving and enhancing the transportation corridors
within the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois to authorize the
Village staff to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP) to assist in the funding of the above -described project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: The Village certifies that they are willing and able to manage, maintain and
operate the project.
Section 2: The Village possesses the legal authority to nominate the "Project" and to
finance, acquire, and construct the proposed project; and by this assurance authorizes the
nomination of the transportation enhancement project, including all understanding and
assurances contained therein, and authorizes a Village representative to act in connection with
the nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required.
Section 3: Affirms that, if selected, the Project will commence within the time periods
defined by the Sunset Clause and in accordance with Departmental policies.
Section 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES:6 NAYS:0 ABSENT:0
PASSED this 811 day of September 2026
APPROVED this 8th day of September 2026
AP P OVED:
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Mayor Craig B. 4ohnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
ATTEST:
d nnife) M on, Village Clerk